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The Magnificent Exit: Mastering the Art of Leadership Transitions
Written by Neil Hart
Narrated by Jim Denison
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The Magnificent Exit is a book about transitional leadership. Through personal stories, professional case studies, biblical exegesis, character studies, and spiritual insights, Neil Hart introduces the listener to a transformative principle of leadership: the best leaders know when to leave, which is far earlier than usually thought. Here are just a few of the key principles explored in the book:
● The inertia created by poor leadership handoffs is one of the biggest leadership problems.
● Jesus turned the task of building the church over to others and then left the scene, serving as an example of transitional leadership.
● God's vision for us as leaders is to think generationally.
● The best leaders envision their organizations without them in the picture.
● The best leaders know how to avoid "Founder President Syndrome."
● A good transition involves both selecting the right successor and not waiting too long to leave.
● Key quote: "Organizations should exist for people, and people for the mission and kingdom of God. Leaders exist to serve people in that mission, to envision them, to encourage them, to course-correct, and to release them."
● The inertia created by poor leadership handoffs is one of the biggest leadership problems.
● Jesus turned the task of building the church over to others and then left the scene, serving as an example of transitional leadership.
● God's vision for us as leaders is to think generationally.
● The best leaders envision their organizations without them in the picture.
● The best leaders know how to avoid "Founder President Syndrome."
● A good transition involves both selecting the right successor and not waiting too long to leave.
● Key quote: "Organizations should exist for people, and people for the mission and kingdom of God. Leaders exist to serve people in that mission, to envision them, to encourage them, to course-correct, and to release them."
LanguageEnglish
PublisherChristianAudio.com
Release dateSep 5, 2023
ISBN9781545924259
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Apr 2, 2024
At its core this book is a compass to help guide leaders through the most often tumultuous time of succession. It is wise, practical and God centred. It invites leaders to be introspective on how a poor transition can impact their legacy and the ongoing ministry.
Senior pastors and all leaders of Christian not for profits should read Neil Hart’s, Magnificent Exit.